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MT51 EHU

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,029 mi
Last recorded145,029 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 EHU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 145,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly

fuel filler pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2023 138,513 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2022 134,426 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 131,823 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 130,869 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 130,868 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 129,408 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 128,003 miles

all four tyres starting to split in tread but no cords or ply showing

fuel filler pipes badly corroded but not leaking

Fail 20 Jun 2017 128,002 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres starting to split in tread but no cords or ply showing

fuel filler pipes badly corroded but not leaking

Pass 26 May 2016 123,914 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 116,185 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 107,555 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 101,771 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 101,771 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 95,092 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 95,087 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,517 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 88,401 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 88,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 78,900 miles

ECM light on

oil light on intermittantly

side steps fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2009 78,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

ECM light on

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil light on intermittantly

side steps fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,979 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 47,239 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2006 38,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 28,474 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?

Based on 229,652 MOT tests across 14,830 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
6,422
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
14,830
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,310
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,344
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,727
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,419
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,590
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MT51 EHU is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2001 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,848 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT51 EHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT51 EHU is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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